Homework for 12/10

• Historical Speech Critique: Read 'The Sermon on the Mount' in Matthew 5 - 7.
• Please read the "Physical Delivery" chapter

Churchill Speech.

Don't worry that I have this post up early. You aren't responsible for this critique for a few weeks. I just wanted to post it before I forgot! :)

As we discussed, we are switching the Women's Rights speech for a WWII speech.

Here is a link to the transcript of a speech given by Winston Churchill from the United States on Dec. 20, 1941.

• Text
• Audio
• This audio isn't a complete recording, but it has some good commentary to help you understand the context. 

homework for 11/18

Homework for this week:

• Historical Speech Critique: "Ich bin ein Berliner" Video and text
• Finalize your topic for city council speech
• Plan on delivering speech on Dec. 7 or Dec. 14

Homework for the week of 11/15

Good Morning!
Here are a few things to do to catch up from last week:
Please read through chapters 12, 13, and 14. They are pretty short - so don't panic. Take notes on things that you think are most important and relevant to you.

On Friday we will do the following:

• critique your YW in Excellence speech
• finish planning for your final speech
• fly through Chapters 12-14, 17-19
• Assign your next historical speech critique

More on Citations.

Barber, Greg. The Benefits of Recycled Paper. EcoMall: A Place to Help Save the Earth, n.d. Web. 4 November 2010.

Campbell, Rhonda. How to Get Newspaper Recycling Bins for Schools. eHow, 21 August 2009. Web. 4 November 2010.

Basic Speech Structure

I.                   Introduction

A.                 Attention getter

B.                 Psychological Orientation (Why should you listen to me?)

C.                  Logical Orientation (Why should you care about my topic?)

D.                 Thesis Statement & Preview of Main Points

[   Transition to first point  ]

 

II.                First Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to second point  ]

 

III.             Second Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to third point  ]

IV.              Third Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to conclusion ]

V.                 Conclusion

A.                 Review of Main points

B.                 Psychological Closure

C.                  Clincher

Homework for 11/12

1. Complete your first "Historical Speech Critique." Here are the links to "I have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Read it or Watch it
2. Finish your outline for YW in Excellence
1. Here is a link to the story I mentioned right as you were leaving. It is about a couple (told from the woman's perspective) on their LONG and HARD journey to be sealed in the temple. Click here to read it.
3. Read through your entire speech with a timer and see long it is. If it is over 10 minutes, start trimming. 
1. Read to a mirror, a door, a stuffed animal, etc. I liked to practice my speeches to a door... :) 

If you have any questions feel free to call, email, or post a question.